Meteorology Tools Flashcard

Front

Which instrument shows wind direction?

Back

Weather Vane

Front

Which instrument measures air pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What does a precipitation gauge measure?

Back

Amount of rainfall

Front

What is the function of a sling psychrometer?

Back

Measures relative humidity

Front

What does a pyranometer (solarimeter) measure?

Back

Amount of sunlight

Front

What is a thermometer used for?

Back

Measures temperature.

Front

What does an anemometer measure?

Back

Wind speed.

Front

What is the purpose of a barometer?

Back

To measure atmospheric pressure.

Front

How does a weather vane work?

Back

It rotates to point in the direction the wind is blowing from.

Front

What is relative humidity?

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The amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air can hold at that temperature.